Thursday, June 4, 2009

Meant to be

It's no secret. I love a good yard sale. Actually, I love anything second hand - yard sale, thrift store, antique shop, flea market, hand-me-downs, Salvo, Goodwill, you name it! Forget the expensive upscale antique markets. The junkier (is that a word?) the better, I hate to say! Maybe it's the thrill of the hunt? Finding treasure in trash? Recycling - I say!!

As I was web surfing this week I came across a post on Under the Big Blue Sky . She had posted a movie trailer for Julie and Julia (based on the book by Julie Powell) that should be coming out later this summer. After watching the clip, I realized I had picked up the book months ago for $1.99 at a thrift shop and had it in the avalanche of "to-read" books on my night stand. Last night I pulled it out and started to read it. So far it is wonderful!

My mom and I got up early this morning and went to our neighbor's annual garage sale. It has to be one of my all time favorite sales. They don't price anything and accept a "donation" for what ever you pull out of the rubble. The proceeds are donated to our local children's hospital. Every year they post a sign with how much money they raised. Last year the sign read over $11,00

I pulled Mastering The Art of French Cooking, Volume I off one of the tables this morning. If I hadn't started reading Julie and Julia, I would have walked right by it. Julie's book is based on this collection of recipies. I flipped open the jacket cover and the previous owner had written her name and the date on the inside. It was my EXACT birthday - even down to the year! This book was meant to be mine. Maybe we'll have Potage Parmentier for dinner tonight....

Yes! I agree, the "junkier" the better! It is exciting to find hidden treasures buried away that maybe no one else has come across in quite some time : ) I went hunting at an rustic style antique barn yesterday, I was pretty much in heaven lol

Serendipity! Our favorite wedding gift was "Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home," inscribed to us by Julia Child herself. I am SO anxious to see the new movie. Will you please keep us posted on the book? I may need to add it to my own bedside avalanche...hmm.

How cool is that? The buying a 2nd hand book and your birthdate is inscribed in it. Like you said, 'it's meant to be.' I have yet to read the Julie & Julia book but I hope to read it before I see the movie.

Thank you for stopping by. And, I'm so glad you found humor in that beekeeping link I left at dmoms place. I found it to be hilarious.

Hi there...I just HAD to come and comment about Sara Midda...I've got her book! I've had it for years. And just the other day I found one at the used book store that I'm going to give as a gift. I LOVE the illustrations. And I love YOUR sketches too...oh my goodness. Do you sell your art anywhere? If not...you should because your banner is amazing...truly. I'm a bit envious!